The Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war|The situation in the West Bank
Harsh UN criticism: The security forces are watching

The United Nations strongly criticizes Israel after the attack on the Palestinian community of Jit in the occupied West Bank on Thursday. This is reported by AFP.

The UN agency OHCHR believes that the government and security forces are deliberately letting settlers get away with attacking Palestinians.

- There are reports that security forces stand and watch while the attacks take place. There are even reports of them handing out weapons, said spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani.

According to the Palestinian Authority, over 600 Palestinians have been killed in attacks in the West Bank since October 7. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned Thursday's attack and promised that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.

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Israel-Hamas War Victims
First polio case in Gaza confirmed - UN calls for ceasefire

Doctors have confirmed a case of polio in Gaza, the first in the area in 25 years, the Palestinian Health Authority said, according to several media outlets.

Polio is highly contagious and mainly affects children under the age of five. The disease leads to deformities, paralysis and in severe cases death.

UN Director General Antonio Guterres is now demanding a temporary ceasefire in order to vaccinate the children in Gaza.

- It is impossible to carry out a vaccination campaign during an ongoing war, says Guterres according to AP.

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Settlers to attack - burned homes in the West Bank

At least one person was killed when Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian community of Jit in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, several media reported.

The settlers allegedly attacked with rubber bullets, tear gas and Molotov cocktails, according to CNN.

The attack is condemned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as several other ministers in the government.